- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1970–1981
- 14,961 built
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
ALLIS-CHALMERS 185 specs: hp, weight, years
ALLIS-CHALMERS D-2800 six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 74.0 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
74.0 hp
55.2 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Allis-Chalmers 185”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 8,699 lb
- 3-point lift
- 2,500 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 20.0 gpm
- Top speed
- 15.5 mph
ALLIS-CHALMERS 185 specs: key facts
The ALLIS-CHALMERS 185 was built from 1970 to 1981.
The ALLIS-CHALMERS 185 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 55.2 kW (74.0 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The ALLIS-CHALMERS 185 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The ALLIS-CHALMERS 185 has a ALLIS-CHALMERS D-2800 engine, a 6-cylinder 4.93 L diesel unit.Source 1
The ALLIS-CHALMERS 185 weighs 3,946 kg (8,699 lb) unladen.
The ALLIS-CHALMERS 185 has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the ALLIS-CHALMERS 185 lifts 1,134 kg (2,500 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the ALLIS-CHALMERS 185 delivers 75.7 L/min (20.0 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Allis-Chalmers 185”
How does the 185 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A three-point lift at the lower links of 1,134 kg is low for its class — 61% below the median of 2,900 kg across the 307 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Strength:
A hydraulic pump flow of 75.7 L/min is high for its class — 85% above the median of 41 L/min across the 320 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
Eight forward gears is low for its class — 33% below the median of 12 across the 388 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Worth knowing:
An unladen mass of 3,946 kg is high for its class — 27% above the median of 3,100 kg across the 397 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 398 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does an 185 have?
The only figure for the 185 is 74.0 hp (55.2 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Allis-Chalmers 185”
What engine is in an 185?
An 185 has an ALLIS-CHALMERS D-2800, a 6-cylinder 4.93 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | ALLIS-CHALMERS D-2800 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooledSource 2 |
| Displacement | 300.8 ci · 4.93 L |
| Electrical system | 12 VSource 2 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Allis-Chalmers 180”
How much will an 185 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
An 185 lifts 2,500 lb (1,134 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 1 three-point hitch.
| System | Open centre |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 20.0 gpm · 75.7 L/min |
| Hitch category | Category 1 |
| Lift at ends | 2,500 lb · 1,134 kg |
| Rear PTO | transmission-driven, 540 rpm @ 1,962 engine rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Allis-Chalmers 185”
What transmission does an 185 have?
Transmission specifications for the 185 are below.
| Steering | Hydrostatic steering |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Allis-Chalmers 185”
How much does an 185 weigh?
An 185 weighs 8,699 lb (3,946 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 8,699 lb · 3,946 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 99.2 in · 2,519 mm |
| Length | 158.0 in · 4,013 mm |
| Width | 76.5 in · 1,943 mm |
| Height | 95.6 in · 2,428 mm |
| Ground clearance | 20.5 in · 521 mm |
| Front track | 53.0–73.0 in · 1,346–1,854 mm |
| Rear track | 60.0–84.0 in · 1,524–2,134 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 10.2 ft · 3.12 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Allis-Chalmers 185”
What oil does an 185 take, and how much?
An 185 engine takes 10.0 qt (9.5 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 10.0 qt · 9.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Allis-Chalmers 185” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 27.1 qt · 25.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Allis-Chalmers 185” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 26.0 qt · 24.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Allis-Chalmers 185” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 17.0 qt · 16.1 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Allis-Chalmers 185” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with an 185?
Within 10% of its 74.0 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- SOMECA 750 (TD)74.0 hp engine, claimed · 1971–1976Side by side with the 185 →
- Fiat 750 (DT)74.0 hp engine, claimed · 1968–1971Side by side with the 185 →
- John Deere 213074.0 hp engine, claimed · 1972–1979Side by side with the 185 →
- Renault 75174.0 hp engine, claimed · 1973–1980Side by side with the 185 →
- Renault 751-474.0 hp engine, claimed · 1973–1980Side by side with the 185 →
- John Deere 302074.0 hp engine, claimed · 1964–1972Side by side with the 185 →
Common questions about the ALLIS-CHALMERS 185
Is an 185 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The ALLIS-CHALMERS 185 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does an 185 have?
An 185 has a 540 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Allis-Chalmers 180”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Allis-Chalmers 185”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Allis-Chalmers 180 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-123072 · revision 1089984. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Allis-Chalmers 185 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-123073 · revision 1089985. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document